Episode 63: Ben Brantley: Tell Me A Story

On this week’s episode, Jamie and Rob are joined by Ben Brantley, co-chief theater critic for The New York Times.  A consummate journalist and celebrated writer, Ben talks about how he came to the Times, his tenure there since 1993, his writing process, what theater criticism means to him, and why he loves the theater.  A bit later in the show, Rob gives a look into the career of experimental playwright and director Richard Maxwell through the lens of a Ben Brantley review.